Considering his beloved Bears are taking on the San Francisco 49ers in tonight's contest, it's not a shock to see Ditka back in action.

We are wishing Da former Bears coach and football analyst a safe and healthy recovery, and look forward to seeing him back on television later this evening.

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UPDATE: Sunday, November 18 at 1:35 p.m. ET by Patrick Clarke

Mike Ditka was released from the hospital on Sunday after suffering a minor stroke on Friday according to a report by ESPN.com via The Associated Press:

Ditka's agent, Steve Mandell, told ESPNChicago.com that the legendary coach is home after receiving a clean bill of health from doctors. Mandell said Ditka plans on hosting his radio program, "The Mike Ditka Show," on Tuesday on ESPN 1000. - via ESPN.com

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The 73-year-old legend will miss this weekend's football coverage but expects to be back at ESPN headquarters in Bristol, Conn., soon, as relayed by Seth Markman, an ESPN senior coordinating producer:

Coach Ditka is going to be fine. He did suffer a minor stroke tonight. Won't be on the shows this wknd. He wanted everyone to know he's ok